Saying “no” from time to time is empowering and an opportunity to free yourself from the need to please everybody. Learning to resist this kind of social pressure will make you respect yourself more and become a more independent person.

2. Expressing gratitude

Being an adult means knowing that every gift we receive, every kind word and any kind of help we get must be cherished. By expressing your gratitude, you make the other feel appreciated, but also your emotional state will be elevated.

3. Be true to yourself

When you get to know yourself better, there’s no need to lie to yourself anymore. You will realize that everything that you are is valuable, that even your flaws can be turned into qualities and having an accurate picture of both will only make you stronger.

4. Taking initiative

No matter if it’s a new project, a new job or a new relationship, being the one that makes the first step is empowering. Having an active role in no matter what you do will make you feel in charge of your own life, which in turn will inspire others.

5. Cultivate an open mind

There’s nothing more valuable than a mind that is free of prejudice and hate. If you seek people who are different from you in every aspect that counts, if you explore other environments and new ideas, your mind will enrich itself and the right kind of people will want to be a part of your life.

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1. Motivation to do whatever you need to do doesn’t come at the push of a button

2. Self-doubt can taint any project you may undertake.

This is how you learn. And it’s even better when you learn from the mistakes made by others.

4. Don’t allow others to tell you what to feel about things.

Your experiences are yours to learn from, to internalize and to overcome. You are entitled to your feelings, no matter how disturbing they may be.

By not giving in into being mean, untruthful or aggressive, your soul becomes lighter. And you might inspire others to do the same next time.

But you won’t be able to fully enjoy their presence if you don’t learn to be alone. Being at peace with your own thoughts and feelings can make you unbreakable.

There will always be someone more successful, more intelligent or better looking than you. If you concern yourself too much about how others are doing, you neglect the joy of being you. You know the saying: “Be yourself. Everyone else is already taken.”

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